In celebration of the 49th Annual GRAMMY(R) Awards, the AEC and ASCAP in partnership with Giant Magazine, will honor the artists and dignitaries within the entertainment industry who "give back" with a high-profile celebration of music, arts and culture at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills
Los Angeles, CA (February 8th, 2007) – The entertainment industry's leading social responsibility organization will host their 5th annual AEC GRAMMY® LUNCHEON in celebration of the 49th annual GRAMMY(R) Awards. The AEC along with co-sponsors (ASCAP, Giant Magazine, AFM, AFTRA, Mercedes Benz, American Express, Avon, and more) are set to honor Chris Brown, Common, and original Dream Girl Sheryl Lee Ralph. The event will also pay tribute to James and Ruth Brown, with special artist performances and celebrity presenters Jennifer Hudson and Mos Def. The exclusive event will be hosted by Shaun Robinson of Access Hollywood and will take place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, February 11th, 2007 @ 10AM-2PM.
The not-for-profit coalition was formed to utilize the gift and creation of music, art and culture to educate children and revitalize the community, as well as promote changes and reform in the relationships between artists and the companies that exploit, market and distribute their creative work.
The 2007 celebrity driven, invitation only brunch, will pay tribute to these influential leaders who continue make such strides. Prior honorees include Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Chaka Khan, Tyra Banks, Danny Glover, Prince, Roberta Flack, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Nas.
ABOUT THE ARTIST EMPOWERMENT COALTION (AEC)
Founded in the early 1990’s, the AEC was initiated and inspired through the efforts of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Najee and the law firm of L.Londell McMillan, P.C. The AEC works to improve the quality of life for artists, performers, musicians, songwriters and others in the business of entertainment and for all people by preserving artistic freedoms and empowerment within our communities. The AEC is an advocate for the arts, organizing common efforts to increase funding and involve industry, community, educational and cultural institutions and policymakers in the quest for an improved entertainment model and creative offering.
About L.Londell McMillan
Chairman of The McMillan Firm and NorthStar Business Enterprises, Inc. McMillan specializes in business, entertainment and sports law, business operations, and public advocacy. Mr. McMillan’s elite client list includes legendary recording artists, professional sports clients, authors, executives and businesses in the communications, media, entertainment, retail and real estate industries. Over the years, he has represented leading artists and icons, such as Prince, Stevie Wonder, Usher, D’Angelo, Michael Jackson, Danny Glover, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Faith Evans, Ciara, L.L. Cool J, Kanye West, Nas, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons and many other notables. In addition, Mr. McMillan’s firm also represents media clients such as Mercedes Benz, the New York Times, the Source Magazine and Radio One on entertainment matters.
For more information about the upcoming 5th Annual AEC Pre-GRAMMY® Brunch, contact Nicole Marzan or Miatta David @ 212.244.5436 or Nicole@mvdinc.us or Miatta@mvdinc.us.
